Refused Announce Final North American Tour Dates, to Release 'Shape of Punk to Come' Tribute Album

Refused Release Final North American Tour Dates

Swedish hardcore punk band Refused have announced the final dates for their North American tour in support of their 1998 album The Shape of Punk to Come. The tour will begin on November 1 in San Francisco, CA and will conclude on November 25 in Toronto, ON.

The band will be joined by special guests Ceremony, The Armed, and Touche Amore on select dates. Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday, September 14 at 10am local time.

Refused to Release 'Shape of Punk to Come' Tribute Album

In addition to the tour, Refused have also announced plans to release a tribute album to The Shape of Punk to Come. The full list of artists contributing to the albums has yet to be announced, but it is expected to include, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Converge, and Touché Amoré.

The album will be released on November 9 via Epitaph Records. Pre-orders for the album are available now.

The Shape of Punk to Come by Refused

The Shape of Punk to Come was released in 1998 and is considered to be one of the most important hardcore punk albums of all time. The album was praised for its innovative sound, which combined elements of hardcore punk, metal, and electronic music.

The album was met with critical acclaim upon its release and has been hailed as a classic by many critics. In 2012, The Shape of Punk to Come was ranked number 14 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Refused's Legacy

Refused are considered to be one of the most influential hardcore punk bands of all time. The band's music has been praised for its originality and intensity, and has inspired countless other bands.

Refused broke up in 1998, but they reunited in 2012. Since then, the band has released two new albums, Freedom (2015) and War Music (2019).